Happy Sunday and if you celebrate Christmas… Merry Christmas!

I was in my favorite creative zone with this piece.  The layers, the paper, the texture, Yum!

Today was also about taking care of ourselves (of myself). With the busyness of the season it’s easy to get overwhelmed, add in any family issues, illness, or trauma and the holidays can be tricky.

So today I wanted to remind you to just take a deep breath. That’s what I wrote to myself this week in my journal as I felt my anxiety creeping up and feeling the pressure of not getting everything done.

So today, sit in your comfy chair with your favorite beverage and rest. Watch the video if that gives you joy. Go for a walk or anything that can help you pause and feel some peace.

I hope you enjoy the project. YOU are loved!

The original is available HERE.

Supplies used:

1. 12×12 mdf board
2. Liquitex fluid matte medium and matte gel
3. Nova color black gesso
4. Utrecht white gesso
5. Liquitex acrylic gouache (quin magenta and red oxide)
6. Golden raw umber
7. Brayer
8. Generals charcoal pencil, Kohinoor soft pastel pencils, soft pastel stick
9. Roller tub with black gesso in it to stencil onto tissue paper
10. Tissue paper
11. Collage paper

Stencils used: THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

1. Rustic Font Large
2. European Lines
3. Windows 2
4. Paris Flourish 1

This collage sheet will be available in the resource library. 

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